STRASBURG COMMONS HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION

MAINTENANCE SUMMARY MATRIX

This summary assigns maintenance responsibility for each element of the Unit. Nothing herein
supersedes the Declaration and governing documents.

The maintenance, repair and replacement on any Unit shall be the sole responsibility of the Unit
owner, except a) the repair and replacement of Limited Controlled Facilities, as defined in the declaration
and b) landscaping installed by the Association or builder prior to the first Certificate of Occupancy issued
for a Unit.

Architectural improvements and Landscaping added by the Unit owner are the responsibility of
the Unit owner, and subsequent owners, to maintain, repair and/ or replace.

The Association’s responsibility excludes the repair of damage usually covered by homeowners’
insurance policies, and damage usually excluded. Each Unit owner shall, at all times, maintain sufficient
property insurance.

Any improvement to a Unit’s exterior or a Unit’s landscaping must comply with the Architectural
and Landscaping Rules and Regulations, including approval prior to work.

In reading the assignments, use the following guide:

An “X” in the column “Assoc” or “Owner” indicates responsibility for that category, except as modified by comment.

MAINTENANCE OBLIGATION & RESPONSIBLE PARTY

Component Assoc Owner Excepti ons
All interior electrical, plumbing and
X
structural
Add-ons by owner X
Air Conditioning System, Lines &
X
Equipment
Including any repairs required due to
Antennas and Satellite Dishes X
attachment.
Attic Areas – Beams, Insulation, Walls X
Basement – Walls, Structure, Leakage X
Bearing Walls, Studs, Frames, Tie-
X
Downs, Other Structural Items
Caulking – Exterior X
Chimneys – Exterior X
Common Area, Not Otherwise
X
Specified
Components damaged due to owner or
X
occupant negligence or other abuse.
Decks, wood – structures, surfaces,
X All decks are Unit owner improvements.
attachments
Exterior fixture, not including interior wiring, not
Doorbell – Exterior Push Button X
including improvements made by a Unit owner.
Doors – Exterior Entry, Garage, Patio X
Door Trim – Paint and Caulk X Unit owner responsible for cleaning.
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Component Assoc Owner Exceptions

Doors – Locks, Hardware, Weather-

X
stripping & Glass
Doors – Patio, (Slider or French) Glass,
X
Locks, Hardware, Tracks
Doors – Garage, Electric Openers,
X
Remote Controls, Locks, Hardware
Doors – Screen / Storm / Security X
Downspouts X Unit owner responsible for cleaning.
Drainage Systems (e.g., swales, pipes,
X
basins) in common areas
Drainage Systems – Private Yards X
Drainage Systems – Downspout
X
extension underground
Drains – Curb X
Driveways and Alleys X
Exterior cover and seal, not including interior
Dryer Vents X
duct.
Eaves X Unit owner responsible for cleaning.
Exterior cover and seal, not including duct and
Exhaust Fans X
fan
Exterior Building Surfaces X Unit owner responsible for cleaning.
Including any damage or relic of installation or
Exterior Attachments X
removal.
Faucets – exterior fixtures X Not including plumbing supply
Fences – Patio / Yard X Unit owner responsible for cleaning.
Fences and Walls X
Fire Protection – Sprinklers, Smoke &
X
CO Detectors
Including any damage or relic of installation or
Flags and Attachments X
removal.
Front Entry Landings, Stoops X Unit owner responsible for cleaning.
Garages – Interior, Hardware, Openers,
X
Locks, Doors
Gas Lines – wherever located X Beginning from UGI service point.
Glass – Unit Windows/Doors X
Gutters & Downspouts X Unit owner responsible for cleaning.
Insulation – Walls, Attics X
Landscaping – Common Areas X
Landscaping – Lawn care, mowing and
X Not including improvements to private lawns.
treatments
Landscaping – Trees, Shrubs, Bushes,
Ground Cover of private, street facing,
or block end beds. (Select Units have X Not including Unit owner improvements.
builder installed landscaping on the
side and rear, as well.)
Landscaping – outside fenced areas X Not including Unit owner improvements.
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Component Assoc Owner Exceptions

Landscaping – Rear and side beds X Mulch will be refreshed annually.

Landscaping – annuals and perennials X
Landscaping – Patios inside owner’s
X
fence
Landscaping – Weed Control X
Lattice X All lattice are Unit owner improvements.
Fixture, not including interior wiring. Not
Lighting Fixtures – Home Exterior X
including improvements made by a Unit owner.
Mailboxes- Cluster Boxes X
Mailbox -- Keys / Locks / Hardware USPS
Not including foundation paint added by a Unit
Painting – Building Exterior X
owner.
Patio Covers X All covers are Unit owner improvements.
Pest Control – Perimeter, Termite, Yard X
Pest Control -- Common Area X
Plumbing- Exterior fixtures X Not including interior piping and supply.
Plumbing – Interior fixtures, Lines,
X
Shut-Off Valve, Under Slab, et al
Not including improvements made by a Unit
Patio or Porch Floor X
owner.
Patio enclosure X All enclosures are Unit owner improvements.
Porch Posts X Unit owner responsible for cleaning.
Porch Railing X Unit owner responsible for cleaning.
Lamp to solar cell. Unit owner responsible for
Post Lights X
bulbs and cleaning.
Roof -- Decking / Sheathing X
Roof -- Flashing & Other Roofing
X
Components
As installed by builder, changes to improve
Roof – Gutters, Downspouts X
capacity may be approved at Unit owner cost.
Roof -- Shingles / Tiles X
Roof – Underlayment X
Roof -- Penetrations / Vents / Flues X
Satellite Dishes & Antennas X
Sewer Lines – Below Ground, Under
X
Slab
Sewer/ Toilet Backups X
Shutters X Unit owner responsible for cleaning.
Sidewalks – Common Areas X
Sidewalks – Entry X
Siding X Unit owner responsible for cleaning.
Slab and Foundations of Unit X
Slab – Patio, builder installed X Unit owner responsible for cleaning.
Slab – Patio, owner installed X
As reasonably practical, of sidewalks and entry
Snow and Ice Removal X
walks, stairs and stoops.
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Component Assoc Owner Exceptions

Soffit X Unit owner responsible for cleaning.

Steps, Stoops – Exterior X
Streets and Drives X
Not including foundation paint added by a Unit
Stucco (Building Exterior) X
owner.
Structural Components – Bearing
X
Walls, Studs, Tie Downs Etc.
Termite – (See Pest Control) X
Trim – Exterior Wood X
Vent covers X
Walls – exterior coverings X Unit owner responsible for cleaning.
Walls - structural X
Walls - interior X
Water Heater X
Water Intrusion X
Window Trim X Unit owner responsible for cleaning.
Window Glass X
Window & Slider Screens X
Window Flashing/ Caulking X
Window Hardware X
Wiring and Electrical Components X
Wiring – Cable TV X
Wiring – Telephone X

Updates/Revisions:
10/27/2021: Matrix approved by board; mailed to all homeowners